RESOLUTION
WHEREAS; The men of the Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, seated at Northwestern University, celebrate their Centennial anniversary on the day of October 21st, 2022;and
WHEREAS; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, the first African American Collegiate Greek-lettered Fraternity was incorporated December 4th, 1906, the Alpha Mu chapter was set apart on October 21, 1922, by Brothers Cooper and Greer of Theta Chapter, Chicago; and
WHEREAS; The Charter Brothers of Alpha Mu chapter are Dr. Beck, Ralph Banks, Ernest Dyett, Frederick D. Jordan, A.D. Price, Samuel B. Taylor and Warren Williams; and
WHEREAS; Brother Samuel B. Taylor, also played on the Football Team and believed to be the only Black member on the team at that time; and
WHEREAS; The men ofthe Alpha Mu Chapter proudly wear their black and old gold and truly represent the motto "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All."; and
WHEREAS; The chapter of Alpha Mu has produced some of the leading African American men in this country. Alum such as; Northwestern Board Member Adam Karr (President & Portfolio Manager, Orbis Investments), Northwestern Board Member Milton Morris (CEO, Neuspera Medical), Jason Wright (President, Washington Commanders), Andre Gaines (The One & Only Dick Gregory), Marcus Payne (Vice President Global Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security at Ingredion Incorporated), Michael Blake (CEO, Atlas Strategy Group and Former Vice Chair, Democratic National Committee & New York State Assembly Member) and current Chapter President Marc Montgomery; and
WHEREAS; The men of Alpha Mu continue to carry on the legacy of their ancestors and brothers by their commitment to national civic engagement programs and uplifting other young men in education; and
WHEREAS; The Alpha Mu Centennial Theme is 100 Years of Service, Impact & Brotherhood; and
WHEREAS; The Alpha Mu Centennial Celebration is led by Co-Chair Brothers Dayo Babatunde, Michael Blake, Tony Daniels, Br...
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